Flooding Causes Road Closures in Shelby County
Friday, May 06, 2011 | 10:54am
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has closed a portion of State Route 3 (U.S. 51) in Shelby County due to flooding. Flood waters from the Loosahatchie Bottom have covered an approximate one mile section of SR 3 at Fite Road, about five miles south of State Route 385. The area will remain closed until the water recedes.
The detour routes are as follows:
- From Millington to Memphis – State Route 385 East to State Route 14 South to I-40 (Exit 8)
- From Memphis to Millington – I-40 (Exit 8) to State Route 14 North to State Route 385 West to State Route 3
On Interstate 40, Exit 2A to Millington and Exit 3 to Watkins Road are also closed.
Numerous other state routes in Dyer, Lake, and Lauderdale Counties are also closed as a result of rising flood waters. TDOT expects additional closures in these areas as the Mississippi River crests over the coming days.
Motorists traveling in the western areas of the state are encouraged to use extreme caution. Up to date road closure and travel information can be accessed by visiting www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or dialing 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone. Travelers can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information or www.twitter.com/Memphis511 for traffic information in the Memphis area. Also, for smart phone users, TDOT has a new mobile site that provides simple and easy access to TDOT's SmartWay cameras, message boards, accident information, and construction information. Go to: http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/
Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to "Know before you go!" by checking traffic conditions before leaving for their destination.
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For more information:
Nichole Lawrence
TDOT Reg. 4 Community Relations Officer
Office 731-935-0318
Mobile 731-225-6041
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